Porsche Boxster vs Mazda MX-5 2.0
| Category | Mazda MX-5 2.0 | Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| Engine layout | 2.0 l R4 | 2.5 l B6 |
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 157 / 155 | 204 / 201 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 201 / 148 | 245 / 181 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1061 / 2339 | 1281 / 2824 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 148 / 146 | 159 / 157 |
Lap Times
| Track | Mazda MX-5 2.0 | Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| Hockenheim Short | 1:19.10 | 1:19.30 |
| Tsukuba | 1:13.52 | 1:10.33 |
| Castle Combe | 1:29.00 | 1:24.03 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | Mazda MX-5 2.0 | Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 1.8 s | 2.2 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 2.9 s | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 4.2 s | 4.9 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 5.8 s | 6.0 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 7.7 s | 8.8 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 10.1 s | 11.1 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 12.8 s | 14.1 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 16.2 s | 16.8 s |
| 0 - 110 mph | 22.1 s | 22.4 s |
| 0 - 120 mph | 28.9 s | 28.2 s |
| 1/4 mile | 14.5 s @ 94.2 mph | 14.5 s @ 94.6 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | Mazda MX-5 2.0 | Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 1.7 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 60 kph | 3.1 s | 3.3 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 4.7 s | 4.8 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.8 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 9.4 s | 9.4 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 13.1 s | 12.5 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 17.1 s | 16.9 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 23.5 s | 22.5 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 34.7 s | 29.1 s |
| Est. 1000 m | 28.0 s @ 184.0 kph | 26.9 s |
Rolling acceleration
| Speed | Mazda MX-5 2.0 | Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| 60 - 100 kph (4) | 5.9 s | 8.6 s |
| 60 - 100 kph (5) | 8.1 s | 12.9 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (4) | 6.4 s | 9.2 s |
| 80 - 120 kph (5) | 8.0 s | 13.6 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 6.6 s | 5.8 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 31.9 s | 24.2 s |
| 5 - 60 mph | 6.6 s | 7.3 s |
Braking distance
| Speed | Mazda MX-5 2.0 | Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| 100 kph - 0 | 35 m (114 ft) | 35 m (115 ft) |
| Est. 30 mph - 0 | 8 m (27 ft) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Est. 50 mph - 0 | 22 m (72 ft) | 24 m (80 ft) |
| 60 mph - 0 | 34 m (110 ft) | 34 m (113 ft) |
| 70 mph - 0 | 48 m (158 ft) | 47 m (156 ft) |
General performance
| Category | Mazda MX-5 2.0 | Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 214 kph (133 mph) | 241 kph (150 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.45 g (4 m/s²) | 0.46 g (4 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 67.0 kph (41.6 mph) | 63.2 kph (39.3 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 5.7 l/100 km (41 mpg US / 50 UK) | 7.3 l/100 km (32 mpg US / 39 UK) |
| Lateral acceleration | 0.97 g (10 m/s²) | 0.94 g (9 m/s²) |
Summary
| Category | Mazda MX-5 2.0 | Porsche Boxster |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 91 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 98 | 100 |
| Overall | 93 | 100 |
Verdict
Boxster is the fastest by a small margin.
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